SPRINGFIELD – A coalition of business groups has issued the following statement in opposition to HB219, which will add punitive damages to select court cases and stifle job creation and growth in Illinois: “Two years ago, in the waning hours of the lame duck session, Democrats in the General Assembly imposed pre-judgement interest on lawsuits […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that it will award more than $5.8 million in 50% tax credits to 34 organizations throughout Missouri through the Youth Opportunities Program (YOP) during its 2023 cycle. “Missouri nonprofits provide our youngest and most vulnerable citizens with critically-needed services,” said Governor Mike Parson. “We’re
CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on Tuesday sentenced a former postal worker who stole cash and gift cards from mail in the Poplar Bluff, Missouri area to probation and ordered her to pay restitution. Brittney D. Bulliner, 29, was caught in a sting stealing Walmart gift cards and a
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SPRINGFIELD, MO. – The challenges of today’s world don’t only affect grownups. Young people—especially girls—face a mental health crisis of their own. Want to learn more about girls’ mental well-being but not sure where to start? Girl Scouts offers an updated mental wellness and inclusion portal, with programs designed for all grade levels to train
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JEFFERSON CITY – Got plans Memorial Day weekend? Missouri has a lot to offer with its state parks, lakes, sporting events, and attractions. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds everyone to include safety when they plan their holiday weekend. Expect more travelers on Missouri’s roadways and an increase in boating traffic on the state’s lakes
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Spooked by volatile reports from the Silicon Valley Bank in early March, many customers panicked and withdrew their money, creating the largest bank failure since the 2007-2008 financial crisis. The problem — investors and customers lost confidence in the bank, proving that the perception of a banks’ reliability can significantly impact its
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CAPE GIRARDEAU – The United States Attorney’s Office announced that Steven Chunn, age 40, of Kennett, Missouri, was sentenced to serve a total aggregate sentence of 120 months in federal prison for the offenses of Possession With Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime. Chunn appeared
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LEBANON, IL — McKendree University congratulates its Class of 2023 graduates on their achievements! Chase Edward Colvis of Chester, Ill. Lacey B. Hartman of Chester, Ill. Alyssa J. Brant of Ellis Grove, Ill. Alissa Janna Cunningham of Sparta, Ill. Heather Marie Lunnemann of Sparta, Ill. Corey James Rheinecker of Sparta, Ill. Owen C. Gross
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages producers to get the most from their grazing operation through the use of native forage. Native forage simply means a mix of native grasses, such as big bluestem, as well as native legumes and broadleaf plants. BETTER SUMMER GAINS For the producers, one
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO), founded by the Missouri Police Chiefs Association (MPCA) 37 years ago, will begin on May 22 and will continue through Friday, June 2 in Columbia. More than 850 runners from 102 agencies from across the state will participate in the 2023
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